John Ascuaga's Nugget in Sparks hosts final Thanksgiving meal under Ascuaga family ownership (photos)

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Nov. 28, 2013

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Artus Elevans was polishing off a slice of pumpkin pie, his favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal served Thursday at St. Vincent's Dining Room in Reno, when he paused to consider what he had to give thanks for.

"I'm thankful that God loves us all, unconditionally," he said. "A lot of people here are like me, living in rooming houses. We don't have a family, so this where we find fellowship."

The 61-year-old former meter reader for PG&E in California, who now lives on disability, was one of about 1,300 people in need who came for dinner served at St. Vincent's on Valley Road and Fourth Street. ...